August 18, 2015 This is the view from our stateroom balcony as we neared Glacier Bay. It was taken at about 7:00 p.m. and you can still see how light it is outside. We did get used to the 20 hours of light in Alaska, but at times it seemed odd. When we arrived home two weeks after we started, Bill commented that "This is the first time we've seen night in two weeks." And it was true. Being light so much was not a problem since we were so active in all the ports, and the stateroom had black out drapes. Have a lovely day today my friends! Thank you for your comments and critiques. Linda http://lgood.smugmug.com
August 14, 2015 Thank you all for your overwhelming response to my post of Terry Allen and I yesterday. It's very much appreciated! One of the many highlights of the Alaska trip was the cruise into Glacier Bay National Park. What an amazing place it was! Early that morning two Park Rangers boarded the ship, and stayed with us until we left the park. We also had an on-ship spokesperson that was broadcasting on TV what they were seeing as we were cruising into this incredible place. We stayed in the Bay for several hours. We were outside most of the time. The temps were freezing - so we had several layers of clothing on + gloves. Oftentimes, we had to go into our suite a few times to warm up. I had on a regular shirt, a sweat shirt, and two jackets plus gloves while I was taking the photos in Glacier Bay........ in JULY! We saw Eagles and Otters. I learned on this trip that I am NOT good at catching BIFs, so hats off to those of you that capture them so well. The most exciting thing that we witnessed while in Glacier Bay was seeing a huge chunk of the glacier calve and fall into the sea. The sound and sight was amazing! My husband Bill caught on video the whole event which is quiet dramatic. He posted it on FB, and got tons of comments & likes. Of course I took dozens of still photos as it was happening. I will be posting a few photos of the event in coming days. "Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man." ~ Orison Swett Marden Cherish the blessings of Mother Nature today my friends. Linda http://lgood.smugmug.com
April 25, 2015 Wow! Thank you all for your comments on my photo yesterday (and everyday), I was blown away by them. SmugMugger's ROCK! I don't specifically recall where I was when I took this photo other than I know it was on the west coast of the United States. Bill and I took one of our many driving trips from Seattle to San Francisco all along Highway 101 (aka Pacific Coast Highway, California Route 1) and somewhere along the route, I took this photo. Even though I'm posting in 2015, it was actually taken in 2007. "The three great elemental sounds in nature are the sound of rain, the sound of wind in a primeval wood, and the sound of outer ocean on a beach." ~ Henry Beston Thank you for your comments and critiques. Have a great day my friends! Linda http://www.lgood.smugmug.com
